Max Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier and produced another five-round war that is fitting of the belt that he currently holds. Having stopped ‘Blessed’ at UFC 308 last year, Topuria trolled Holloway on social media by claiming that the BMF belt is still his, posting a photo of his replica title.

Justin Gaethje breaks down the likely contenders for Ilia Topuria’s lightweight title, offering insight on the division’s next moves.

ABU DHABI – Bryce Mitchell is still not over his loss to UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Mitchell (17-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) was submitted by Topuria in their featherweight bout at UFC 282 in December 2022. Mitchell later revealed that he was battling the flu, and unable to perform to the best of his ability.

Dustin Poirier praises Ilia Topuria after his stunning knockout over Charles Oliveira but he still warns him about jumping all the way to welterweight to go after somebody like Islam Makhachev

Having seemingly reached his conclusion on the Hawaiian’s next fight, Sonnen took to X and suggested a showdown between Holloway and rising lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett. “Max v Paddy,” Sonnen wrote. Pimblett has been among those campaigning for the first shot at unseating Topuria, whom he’s shared a heated rivalry with for years.

UFC commentator says the recent streak of Ilia Topuria is the most impressive in MMA history, praising his dominance and unbeaten record.

Former boxing world champion Amir Khan has offered to train Paddy Pimblett ahead of a potential title fight against Ilia Topuria.